Description

Looking for a cozy, easy dinner idea that’s ready in under an hour? This Ground Beef with Potatoes Picadillo is a flavorful one-skillet meal made with pantry staples like ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, and spices. It’s a perfect quick dinner recipe for busy nights and an excellent addition to your go-to food ideas for family meals. This comforting dish also fits the bill for meal prep, reheats beautifully, and works with many dinner side options. It’s one of those healthy-ish comfort meals that belongs in your collection of easy recipes, dinner ideas, and weekday favorites.

Ingredients

500g ground beef

3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small bell pepper, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.

2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

3. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and bell peppers. Sauté for 2 more minutes.

4. Add diced potatoes and tomato sauce. Stir everything to combine well.

5. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Add a splash of water if needed.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Dice the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.

Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.

If using lean ground meat, add a splash of broth for extra moisture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: easy dinner, beef picadillo, quick dinner, one-pan meal, comfort food, ground beef recipe